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KIRK Douglas HARRIS

Dania Beach,United States

Summary

Store Manager with 17 years of experience in managing operations of high-volume retail stores. Proven track record of success driving retail/store operations, achieving ambitious sales and revenue goals. Skilled at identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, while providing a proven path to success. Adept at administrative organization, I utilize talent and resources to meet or exceed all sales goals. I am able to perform well under high stress and pressure, while driving financial results and creating/executing strategies to impact the business. As a self-motivated team player, I enjoy creating an inspiring and educational work environment. I have a demonstrated ability to build relationships with the community to tie into business.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Best Buy
10.2006 - Current
  • Store Manger: Led store operations with a focus on optimizing profitability, enhancing customer experience, and fostering a positive work environment for employees.
  • Served as community diversity ambassador for the district of South Florida, conducting research, educated customers, and targeting specific demographics such as the senior community and the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendor partners to support training and development of employees.
  • Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
  • Roles: Interim General, Sales Manager, District Diversity Community Ambassador, Operations Supervisor, Customer Assistant Supervisor, & Best Buy for Business Pro.

Market Trainer/Store Manager

Petco
01.2004 - 10.2006
  • Trained new assistant and general managers, line level employees, and grand opened new stores.

General Manager

Pet Supermarket
05.1999 - 01.2004
  • Grand opened Pet Supermarket store in Oakland Park and training/development and P&L responsibility

Education

Associate of Science - Oceanography

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05.1998

Skills

  • Driving financial results
  • Experienced in building winning teams
  • Hiring on boarding recruiting and training
  • Gaining market share through building community relationships
  • Retail Inventory Management

Accomplishments

  • Played a pivotal role in elevating revenue tiers at both Fort Lauderdale and Davie Best Buy stores, consistently generating employment opportunities for both leaders and staff annually. Demonstrated proficiency in driving Profit and Loss (P&L) growth.
  • Successfully reclaimed lost market share within the community. Executed multiple promotional campaigns and established strategic partnerships with prominent organizations, including the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Heat, fostering valuable relationships.

Timeline

Store Manager

Best Buy
10.2006 - Current

Market Trainer/Store Manager

Petco
01.2004 - 10.2006

General Manager

Pet Supermarket
05.1999 - 01.2004

Associate of Science - Oceanography

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
KIRK Douglas HARRIS